Planning appeal decision
1 St. Mary's Road, London, SE25 6UT
Planning appeal 3271080 at 1 St. Mary's Road, London, SE25 6UT (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
Retrospective planning application for the retention of a rear external raised patio
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- SE25 6UT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The patio's modest scale, careful design with planting and decorative finishes, and location in an established urban residential area meant it would not materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127Paragraph 55
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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